9.11.2018 Commemorative Panel - Using Technology to Prepare, Train and Integrate Communications for Teams during Disaster Response

On this commemorative anniversary of the Attacks of September 11, 2001, learn how civilian response has changed and adapted to disasters including September 11th, Superstorm Sandy, and the hurricanes of 2017 in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. World Cares Center (WCC) hosts a panel discussion on collaborative partnerships and ways we are working together to ensure community resilience. Panelists include leaders and representatives of community groups, government, educators, business, nonprofit organizations and media.

Better Together, from 2pm-5pm join a series of discussions by government representatives, community leaders, educators and nonprofit leaders highlighting key learnings and best practices in disaster preparedness and response

WCC’s Volunteer Appreciation from 6pm-9pm with free craft beer, snacks and lots of sharing. If you are a or have been a WCC volunteer this event is free for you! 21 & Older Please

Never volunteered with WCC but want to support the cause? Tickets are $25.00. 21 & Older Please

About the Panel

The Topics:

Topic 1 - How Citizens, Government Agencies, Companies, Media & NGOs Worked Together After 9/11/2001

Topic 2 - How Superstorm Sandy Inspired Neighborhood Preparation and Resiliency, Lessons Learned and New Collaborations Created

Topic 3 - Integrating “Whole of Community” into Disaster Response, Preparedness & Recovery

The Panelists:

Patrick Alesi, Chair of the Contingency Planning Exchange and Executive Director and Head of Business Continuity for the Americas, Nomura moderates the discussion.

· Dr. Susan Pickman – Assistant Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice & US Coast Guard Auxiliary Leadership
· Aida Colon Sanchez-Deputy Director, Jersey City Homeland Security and Emergency Management
· Dan McSweeney- Co-Chair, Metro New York Community Engagement Board
· Laura Del Prete -Program Director, Staten Island COAD
· Dr. Edward Williams – President, Ready Rockaway Disaster & Emergency Preparedness and Management
· John Rocco – Vice President of Operations and Activation, St John Episcopal Hospital
· Maria Moyorga -Associate Professor, North Carolina University
· Lucia Velotti – Assistant Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
· Belinda Velez -Chaplain, Assemblies of God
· Emmett Lodree -Associate Professor, The Culverhouse College of Business
· Lisa Orloff - Founder, World Cares Center